VFT22
For sale here we have a rather scarce brass face Hardy Perfect wide drum fly reel - 4 1/2" diameter with 1896 check. Excellent+ condition. Full length original foot. Ivory handle spins*** not easily though***. Stamped "VI". Nice tight reel mechanically. No cosmetic issues to speak of with the exception of the initials that have been etched into the spool face. The reel appears to be 100% original. Cleaned and put back on the shelf.
These 100+ year old reels are wildly coveted throughout the world as the "Perfect" reel to bring salmon, steelhead, and other fish to the net!